. >>> officials heading up the search for malaysia flight 370 are combing the world to find the most advanced technology and equipment to jump-start that hunt. they are nailing down contracts. but the new gear will take time and money adding $60 million to in the soaring multinational tab. the u.s. alone has already spent over $11 million in the search effort. >>> president obama returns to washington after the four nation visit to asia. while overseas, the president faced increasing criticism over his foreign policy decisions and he's not getting much praise on either side domestically. devon dwyer is traveling with the president. ♪ >> reporter: on an asian trip about asserting american power, president obama paid tribute it to its greatest symbol. >> we are joined by men and wear women who stand tall and proud and wear the uniform of the united states of america. >> reporter: in a speech the president said a new agreement with the philippines will send american warships and fighter jets to bases here for the first time in more than 20 years. >> we'll train and exercise together m